I made none of my gifts by hand last year and it actually got commented on that those were missed.
I am still working on niece's quilt. I finally gave myself permission n to pressure myself after my uncle passed away and Momma decided to pull all of her little attention getting schemes between Tgiving and Christmas.
But I do finally have it basted together and I am just doing an envelope quilt so I need to just sit down and get it done.
After that I will be making a rag quilt for BFF. As long as it is done by June, I will be fine. As you can tell, I am refusing to rush myself.
kim

that is a good idea jaya. I agreed retired. no rushing. people getting crocheted stuff from me is a surprise for them. have so many plans and want to build up my crochet gift stash with lap blankets etc.

I did 2 quick neck cowls for the boys. out of thicker yarn I don't like as much. not a fan of big yarn. one cake made 2 cowls. tea cake from caron. better then scarves for the guys. switch between big and little quick projects.

have lots of craft stuff of all types. some I found that needs throwing away too old. like glycerin from soap making.
This post was edited by marthamfi at January 15, 2018 9:08 AM PST

My crafting plans for 2017 were all unmet...
I don't know if this qualifies as a "craft" but I think it's as close as I'm going to get this season. I used boot grease (all natural Obenauf's) to turn a 20 year old formerly suede (the nap wore off) coat into a smooth leather coat. Took two coats of boot grease but it actually looks really good. It was supposed to be a chore coat, but it might end up being my "good" daily coat again.

So far the jacket looks pretty good. I'm letting the grease soak in over night with the jacket near the stove every few nights. It changes color which is kind of interesting. Will take it out for a test-drive as soon when it's drizzly to see if it's waterproof. I slapped grease on about 3pairs of shoes I thought were past saving but hadn't pitched yet...they all look good enough for garden/yard work or running to the hardware store now so I might have to spend a day with the "shoe goo" and patch up the holes that can't be sewn anymore.

Great job everyone As for what fits into crafts I think we are a pretty flexible group so that being said Maggie--that coat work sounds like it turned out pretty great...Mt Violet---Dish Clothes are perfect don't forget you could whip up a few baby bibs in cotton as well to maybe gift to someone...

I am currently working a projects for what is called wish list I am a member of a crochet website that post various topics and one is an area where people list wishes (they can be any thing from post card---craft patterns---cotton wash clothes---crochet hooks....

I am currently working on parts of a wish list for someone who does donation (toy drive at Xmas) for little girls the person buy dolls and then crochets various item for the doll (doll clothes/blankets/diaper bags/bibs/toy food items) I have decided this year I am not making or doing any Xmas gifts for family or friends I am donation to others in need so I am currently working a diaper bags & round ripple baby dolls size blanket sets) to grant a wish from a other crocheter....

These pics are on the fly aka not my best photo work but it's a quick pic for now....

I finished a small rag lap blanket. It was an experiment and I am not super happy with it, but I learned a lot toward the next one. Most of the front squares are cut for it but none of the backing yet.
And I want to make Momma a couple of turbans but the stores here don't have the right material.
kim